It was not the start of the week the New England Patriots wanted, but their captain Jabrill Peppers was arrested over the weekend on assault, strangulation, and other charges after what is being called a disturbance at his home, according to authorities.
Jabrill Peppers appeared in Quincy District Court on Monday for his arraignment, where he faces charges stemming from assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and possession of a Class “B” substance, which has not been confirmed but could be cocaine.
The Braintree police were called in early Saturday to a domestic disturbance. A report indicates that Peppers pushed his girlfriend to the ground, shoved her head into a wall, and put his hands around her neck to strangle her.
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According to CNN, Peppers was arrested and then paid a $2,500 bail. He will now have a court case scheduled for November 22nd. Peppers has already contracted his lawyer, Marc Brofsky, to defend him in the case.
The woman involved in the incident was treated for injuries to her face and knees at the scene. She stated to the police, “My boyfriend put his hand on my neck and smashed my head against the wall, then he pushed me down the stairs.”
The Patriots released a statement upon news of the arrest: “We are aware of an incident involving Jabrill Peppers over the weekend in which the police are currently investigating. We will have no further comment at this time.”